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http://dx.doi.org/10.17495/easdl.2016.12.26.6.550

Study on the Sodium Intake Knowledge and Practices for Reducing Sodium Intake in Soldiers  

Hwang, Ji Min (Graduate School of Education, Yonsei University)
Min, Sung Hee (Dept. of Oriental Medical Food and Nutrition, Semyung University)
Lee, Min June (Graduate School of Education, Yonsei University)
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Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life / v.26, no.6, 2016 , pp. 550-558 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to provide guideline data for future instructional materials and practice guidelines on reforming the dietary life of military personnel in terms of lowering sodium intake. A total of 264 persons were surveyed to obtain basic data on sodium intake and understanding of sodium. The study also examined the practice that is carried forward in this endeavor. The subjects liked 'kimchi' and 'rice with topping', and these could be the reason for higher salt intake. Career soldiers scored higher in terms of nutrition knowledge than enlisted soldiers (p<0.01). Nutrition education concerning sodium intake was statistically insignificant between the two, whereas career soldiers showed a higher experience rate at these nutrition educational events. Career soldiers also had with higher sodium intake than enlisted soldiers, and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.01). In terms of practice, officers were more likely to experience difficulty in putting the theory of less sodium into practice than their enlisted soldiers counterparts (p<0.05), and the main reason behind this difficulty was that they did not feel the need to lower their sodium intake. Soldiers should be well educated about sodium and healthy diet during their service. Education should focus on lowering sodium intake and changing their attitudes and awareness of this issue in order to elicit behavioral changes.
Keywords
Enlisted soldier; career soldier; sodium reduction; practice lowering sodium intake;
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